Seattle History: Lake City Now and Then

June 1, 2011 5:21 PM

The Lake City Theater, May 1946. Marks were made by a P-I photo editor.

The Lake City Theater, May 1946. Marks were made by a P-I photo editor.

Photo: Seattlepi.com File

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The Seattle Mennonite Church now owns the building that for years was the Lake City Theater.

The Seattle Mennonite Church now owns the building that for years was the Lake City Theater.

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

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This image isn’t dated, but based on assessor notes it appears to have been taken in the summer of 1937. Numbers and other marks indicate the property description.

This image isn’t dated, but based on assessor notes it appears to have been taken in the summer of 1937. Numbers and other marks indicate the property description.

Photo: Puget Sound Regional Branch Of The Washington State Archives

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Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

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A July 1950 Pioneer Days parade photo looking north in what's now the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast. Lake City Drugs is on the northeast corner, which is now where the Rekhi Building stands.

A July 1950 Pioneer Days parade photo looking north in what's now the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast. Lake City Drugs is on the northeast corner, which is now where the Rekhi Building stands.

Photo: Seattlepi.com File

A July 1950 Pioneer Days parade photo looking north in what's... Photo-1026372.15256 - seattlepi.com

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A May 2011 photo showing the intersection of Lake City Way Northeast and Northeast 125th Street.

A May 2011 photo showing the intersection of Lake City Way Northeast and Northeast 125th Street.

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

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A May 1946 photo looking north at the intersection of what's now Lake City Way Northeast and 30th Avenue Northeast.

A May 1946 photo looking north at the intersection of what's now Lake City Way Northeast and 30th Avenue Northeast.

Photo: Seattlepi.com File

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A May 2011 photo looking north at the intersection of what's now Lake City Way Northeast and 30th Avenue Northeast.

A May 2011 photo looking north at the intersection of what's now Lake City Way Northeast and 30th Avenue Northeast.

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

A May 2011 photo looking north at the intersection of what's... Photo-1026361.15256 - seattlepi.com

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A July 1950 Pioneer Days parade photo looking north in what's now the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast. The lumber and hardware company of Dorm Braman, who went on to be mayor of Seattle mayor in the 1960s, is seen on the right, where the Chase Bank and Claire's Parnty is today. less

A July 1950 Pioneer Days parade photo looking north in what's now the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast. The lumber and hardware company of Dorm Braman, who went on to be mayor of Seattle mayor in the ... more

Photo: Seattlepi.com File

A July 1950 Pioneer Days parade photo looking north in what's... Photo-1026370.15256 - seattlepi.com

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Looking north in the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast, May 2011.

Looking north in the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast, May 2011.

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

Looking north in the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast, May 2011. Photo-1026369.15256 - seattlepi.com

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A show during Lake City Pioneer Days, July 1950. The lumber and hardware company of Dorm Braman, who went on to be mayor of Seattle mayor in the 1960s, is seen in back with spectators on the roof. That site is now home to Chase Bank and Claire's Parnty. less

A show during Lake City Pioneer Days, July 1950. The lumber and hardware company of Dorm Braman, who went on to be mayor of Seattle mayor in the 1960s, is seen in back with spectators on the roof. That site is ... more

Photo: Seattlepi.com File

A show during Lake City Pioneer Days, July 1950. The lumber and... Photo-1026367.15256 - seattlepi.com

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The building in the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast that became home to Chase Bank and Claire's Parnty. Photo taken May 2011.

The building in the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast that became home to Chase Bank and Claire's Parnty. Photo taken May 2011.

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

The building in the 12300 block of Lake City Way Northeast that... Photo-1026362.15256 - seattlepi.com

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This photo, taken by an assessor, is part of the state archives. This photo includes the date, and other marks indicate the property description.

This photo, taken by an assessor, is part of the state archives. This photo includes the date, and other marks indicate the property description.

Photo: Puget Sound Regional Branch Of The Washington State Archives

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Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

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This photo, taken by an assessor, is part of the state archives. This photo includes the date, and other marks indicate the property description.

This photo, taken by an assessor, is part of the state archives. This photo includes the date, and other marks indicate the property description.

Photo: Puget Sound Regional Branch Of The Washington State Archives

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Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

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This photo, taken by an assessor, is part of the state archives. This photo includes the date, and other marks indicate the property description.

This photo, taken by an assessor, is part of the state archives. This photo includes the date, and other marks indicate the property description.

Photo: Puget Sound Regional Branch Of The Washington State Archives

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This photo, taken in 1980 by an assessor, is part of the state archives. Numbers and other marks indicate the property description.

This photo, taken in 1980 by an assessor, is part of the state archives. Numbers and other marks indicate the property description.

Photo: Puget Sound Regional Branch Of The Washington State Archives

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Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

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This photo, taken by an assessor, is part of the state archives. This photo includes the date, and other marks indicate the property description.

This photo, taken by an assessor, is part of the state archives. This photo includes the date, and other marks indicate the property description.

Photo: Puget Sound Regional Branch Of The Washington State Archives

This photo, taken by an assessor, is part of the state archives.... Photo-1030031.15256 - seattlepi.com

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Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo taken June 3, 2011

Photo: Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com

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The Lake City Bowl building, March 13, 1946. The bowling alley opened that year at 12014 Lake City Way N.E.

The Lake City Bowl building, March 13, 1946. The bowling alley opened that year at 12014 Lake City Way N.E.